Iran calls for boosting mutual ties with Venezuela

Iran's Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh underlined the need for further expansion of Iran-Venezuela bilateral cooperation.

Nematzadeh made the remarks on the sideline of 8th Iran-Venezuela Joint Economic Commission session in Caracas on Sept. 17, the Islamic Republic's official IRNA news agency reported.

He also called for removing the obstacles that hinder expansion of all-out cooperation between the two countries. Regretting that the level of bilateral relations was not satisfactory, the minister underscored that establishment of Tehran-Caracas shipping and air lines will facilitate mutual transactions.

Venezuela and Iran launched their eighth Joint Commission on Sept. 16, aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries.